Contests for Franchises Bring Power to North Powder Area
North Powder and nearby towns seek electric lighting as rival firms petition Haines and Dy. May to grant franchises. Companies led by Motors Young and Sturgill pursue lighting for North Powder and Haines, securing water rights on Dutch Flat creek. A separate Halnex franchise request aims for exclusivity to illuminate Mathes town. The council will vote next week to decide and the community awaits action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Powder
Nophite
Haines Ony Eaines
Motors Young and Sturgill
Thin City
Dutel Flat Creek
Halnex
Leo
Mathhes
Herali
Uric Acid and Gravel Cure Promoted by Buchu Waters
Irving's Buchu Waters claimed as the only remedy for kidney impurities. The product allegedly purifies the blood by filtering worn material, enlarges shrunken kidney walls, and preventsArte Acid buildup. Sold by Tallman & Co. at 627 Main St Pendleton Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rving
Tallman & Co
Malin
Pendleton
Oregon
Japan and Panama Canal Plans and Trade Growth
The article discusses increased interest in Panama Canal commerce and Japan's expansion. It cites a government plan of 26 million for harbor and river improvements, Japanese port openings, and a push to make Japan a major trading hub. It notes 1904 trade figures with the United States and Japan, Japan’s growing steamship lines, and Korea and Chinese trade implications. Additional points cover wheat policy, rail extensions, and population shifts in Korea and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Ward
White
Japiunese Wexelt
Liverpool
United States
Inorg
Cheng Witra
Mikado
Kore
Korea
Kroes Valune of the Foreign Trade For 1904 Wie $26017457, of Whitch
Koren
Han Keung
Winder
Howard Ellis Address Before Interstate Commerce Commission
Howard Miffat of the Northern Pacific delivered an address before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The speech outlines the railroad’s position on freight rates and related issues for commission consideration. Mr. Rillette, a seasoned railroad official, rose from rodman to president over 25 years, starting in Missouri cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Howard Miffat
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jis von Delos
Jelny Cara
Rillette
Ax & Rodman
Missouri
Poeltion
Worlaian Hand Loss At Factory Knife Incident
Worlaian Kinch of Shockley and McMurren lost his right hand above the wrist when his glove’s wet grasp slipped into a factory knife during machine maintenance. Fellow workers and Dr Parker aided him. he was taken home for rest as the injury required care. The report notes the accident caused severe blood loss and fainting before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worlaian
Shockley & McMurren
Indus
Parker
Fifth Street
Parker City Herald
Land lottery tale shows worthless claims in Oregon drawing
Karl J. Schheets, a participant, describes the land lottery in Oregon where most land opened to settlement proved worthless. He notes selections like No. 255 were valued little, others withdrew, and many filed hoping for profit, only to be defrauded by fees and schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl J. Schheets
Pete Ithoky
Biker City
Baker City Bierard
Mr. Scheets
Will Dive on Mioreshack At Riverside Park Next Sunday
Miss Mollie Howell Stuart plans to ride a white horse from the platform into the pool at Riverside Park next Sunday. She will receive 10 dollars if she remains on the animal and 60 dollars if the attempt fails. The animal has not yet dived here. She has deposited 50 dollars with the Statesman to guarantee her presence and good faith for the ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Howell Stuart
Dr. Carver
Riverside Park
Jowone
Miss Arfotile
the Statesman
Fire at Moran & Seen Abattoirs at North Yakima
Fire destroyed Moran & Seen company abattoirs at North Yakima causing about 98000 in losses. Cause unclear as smoke and storm conditions hinder investigation and the structure burned rapidly.
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Moran & Seen Company
North Yakima
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Hill & Green
Little Giant Quality
Sorosis
Jenness Miller
Atein
Alexander
Brock & McComas Co
Pres
A. J. M'Allister
Met
Clarence Adams
Sec
Treas
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. & Byers, Proprietor
Waahing
Marader Fureture
Marader
Panama Canal
Tharbor
Howard Ellis
Neghooten
Maker City
Smd
Baker County
Portlind
Thor
Tnwestdal
Bakor Cis Herald
Bente
Buckten
Arnie Salve
Omy Family
Dr. Welch
Tekonsha
Mieh
Brook & McComae
Baker Ciy
Tome
New York City
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
T. H. White
Dentist Association Block
China
Alta Street
Tallman’s
U. D. Grey
Elim
Gray's Harbor Commercial
J. Sewell
Phone Malin
Wood & Coal
Roslyn
Roslyn Coal
U. S
Roslyn Wood & Coal Co
Polydore Moens, Prop
Henry Kopit Tke
Pendleton Ice & Cold Storage Company
Rock Spring
Lantz Bros
Main Street
R. F. Payne
Payne
Idaho Falla
Idaho
Desmarais
Dalles
Ore
Tully
Oregonian
Courrier
Amily
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